Experiential Learning Initiative

WELCOME TO ELI

What is ELI?

The Experiential Learning Initiative, or ELI, is Charleston Southern’s Quality Enhancement
Plan (QEP) from fall 2016 through spring 2021. ELI provides enriched educational
opportunities via internships, practicums, clinicals, field courses and other real-world
application of classroom theory. Commencing with the 2018 freshman class, students
will be required to earn experiential credits, but opportunities for participating
in experiential learning already flourish at Charleston Southern.

How will it help me?

Studies have shown that benefits of experiential learning for students include higher
job placement rates after graduation, better understanding of course material, and
the development of professional skills for the postgraduate environment.

What is required?

An Experiential Learning Requirement (ELR) corresponds to an internship, service learning
project or applied learning course. One ELR will be required for students admitted
in the 2019-2020 Academic Year. Two ELRs will be required for students admitted in
the 2020-2021 Academic Year.